Communication

Aug 20, 2019
1 min

How to Help Your Executive Prevent Decision Fatigue [Infographic]

Did you know that your executive most likely struggles with something called decision fatigue? As assistants we can help prevent the energy

997 views

How to Repair a Working Relationship with Your Boss

Christina Holzhauser

Mar 14, 2019
2 min

How to Repair a Working Relationship with Your Boss

We often have to work with people we are not the biggest fans of. However, what if your boss ends up being the person you have the most diff

1,102 views

How to Ask Clarifying Questions to Get Missing Details on Tasks

Christina Holzhauser

Jul 14, 2018
2 min

How to Ask Clarifying Questions to Get Missing Details on Tasks

Learning how to ask effective clarifying questions is an important skill that can save lots of time and stress for you and the person assign

2,707 views

Christina Holzhauser

Jun 23, 2018
2 min

Top 3 Ways an EA Can Do a Stellar Job

Although our roles as executive assistants have varying demands, there are some general ways each one of us can be as effective as possible.

1,808 views

Pitch Perfect: How to Convince Your Boss to Make a Change

Dana Ferrante

May 12, 2018
5 min

Pitch Perfect: How to Convince Your Boss to Make a Change

No matter what type of support role you are in, speaking up is always a challenge. Here are four common scenarios and the tactics you can us

374 views

Christina Holzhauser

Apr 28, 2018
3 min

How to Effectively Ask for a Raise

I know it can be nerve-wracking asking for a raise. Asking for more money is not an easy thing to do! However, with enough preparation, you

992 views

6 More Amazing Resources to Help Polish Your Writing

Christina Holzhauser

Apr 7, 2018
2 min

6 More Amazing Resources to Help Polish Your Writing

Since I published my first article listing out helpful proofreading tips, I have found even more great apps! Having impeccable writing sk...

802 views

How to Write a Stellar "While You Were Away" Overview

Christina Holzhauser

Mar 24, 2018
2 min

How to Write a Stellar "While You Were Away" Overview

In one of my roles as an EA/PA the executive I supported traveled quite a bit. He liked having a printed high level overview in his home whe

642 views

Sitara Warren

Mar 17, 2018
3 min

How to Build Good Working Relationships

It's not companies that talk to one another; it's people. If you make the effort to build relationships with colleagues, clients, an

1,224 views

[Infographic] How to Successfully Negotiate

Christina Holzhauser

Mar 10, 2018
1 min

[Infographic] How to Successfully Negotiate

Negotiating is a skill that will not only help you in your personal life but can increase your value as an assistant. I went into detail on

450 views

How to Excel as an Assistant in the C-Suite

Christina Holzhauser

Nov 4, 2017
7 min

How to Excel as an Assistant in the C-Suite

Diana Brandl shares her tips on how to successfully assist executives in the C-Suite.

5,811 views

Christina Holzhauser

Sep 16, 2017
4 min

How to Effortlessly Polish Your Writing

It is difficult to proofread your own writing. Here are the tools I use to proofread my writing as well as a few other tips that can be used

3,474 views

How to Be Confident in a New Managerial Assistant Role

Christina Holzhauser

Sep 2, 2017
5 min

How to Be Confident in a New Managerial Assistant Role

Just like any other new skill, delegation takes practice. Eventually assigning tasks to your team of assistants will feel like any other tas

1,173 views

How to Turn Down Requests for Your Time Politely

Christina Holzhauser

Aug 26, 2017
4 min

How to Turn Down Requests for Your Time Politely

I love being the go-to person that everyone can count on to get things done. However, there are occasional times when it's important to

2,097 views

Why You Need to Keep Those Glowing Thank You Notes

Christina Holzhauser

Aug 5, 2017
3 min

Why You Need to Keep Those Glowing Thank You Notes

Keeping a file of all the glowing thank you notes you receive at work is something that will only benefit you.

1,178 views

Christina Holzhauser

Jul 7, 2017
5 min

How to Prepare for a Family Work Trip

Although work trips add a whole other set of responsibilities on your plate, thinking through the details of the overall journey in advance

261 views

Christina Holzhauser and Layne Tinsley

Jul 1, 2017
6 min

14 Terrific Tips for New Admin Bloggers

Every single admin has valuable knowledge to share. If you have ever considered starting a blog, the founder of Administrative Sparkle and m

1,748 views

Christina Holzhauser

Jun 17, 2017
2 min

Assistants: Let's Choose Camaraderie

I choose to support fellow administrative professionals through positive interactions. I choose to foster that feeling of camaraderie amongs

1,576 views

How to Master a Successful Elevator Pitch

Christina Holzhauser

Jun 10, 2017
4 min

How to Master a Successful Elevator Pitch

When thinking of elevator pitches, do you just think of someone selling his or her product or service? It actually is so much more.

3,573 views

Christina Holzhauser

May 27, 2017
4 min

Do You Set Clear Work-Home Boundaries?

Overall, the perfect work-home balance differs for each assistant. Being cognizant of the type of boundaries you prefer and learning how to

380 views

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